CROSSROADS BAR AT SWISSÔTEL MERCHANT COURT, SINGAPORE

refurbishment, this chic bar inside the lobby of Singapore’s Swissôtel Merchant Court is looking better than ever. Crossroads Bar is an inviting venue for afternoon tea or social events after dusk, thanks to a renewed air of sophistication ceiling-mounted scrolls that point to the history of its Clarke Quay locale at the crossroads of many cultures. The bar specializes in bespoke cocktails with nuances of local fruits and spices, using herbs plucked from the hotel garden and house-made syrups and sodas to bring patrons a unique drinking experience. Its new cocktail menu includes signature creations such as GIN-ger Tea, or a warming blend of TWG Emperor Sencha, gin, and homemade ginger syrup, as well as Cool Spice (shown here), a twist on the traditional mojito with the heat of chili padi.